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LT63 DFJ

2013 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,389 mi
Last recorded82,389 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT63 DFJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 82,389 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 78,260 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 78,260 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 73,521 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 73,520 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ns and os (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 69,056 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 osf / nsf (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 69,033 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2022 63,422 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 56,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 56,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 53,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 48,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 42,662 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 38,157 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 34,823 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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LT63 DFJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 64,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT63 DFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LT63 DFJ registered?

LT63 DFJ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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